Radiation Oncology Therapist I, Per Diem, University Campus

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist for a day shift. The role involves planning, delivering, and monitoring prescribed radiation, with emphasis on patient education and safety.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating simulations, and ensuring accurate patient charts. A MA license and ARRT certification are required, with a 1-year window to obtain certification if not yet complete.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers prescribed radiation; checks charts and patient identity; explains procedure to patient.
• Administers radiation therapy while observing safety measures for patients and staff.
• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment; maintains patient markings and simulation room.
• Maintains departmental records and schedules patient appointments.
• Assists in care, maintenance of facilities and equipment; reports hazards.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

JRCERT/CAHEA-approved program

Massachusetts Radiation Therapy license

ARRT certification (within 1 year)

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$36.24 - $65.24

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - No Holidays Required, Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8a-4:30p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10010 - 3692 Radiation Oncology

Union:

SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Plans, prepares, and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient-identification prior to treatment. Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient. Reinforces physician's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to chart specifications for field size, distance, time, and the like.
• 2. Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Transfers patient safety to treatment table, giving special care to catheters, I.V.'s, and the like.
• 3. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment. Maintains patient markings. Maintains simulation room. Assists Radiation (Oncologist) and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments. Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others. Assists in follow-up and clinical examinations of patient.
• 4. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.
• 5. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
2. a. If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.
3. Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
4. Graduate of JRCERT-approved or CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skill.
3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

BLS required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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